Security
Ukraine’s Drone Exports: Fueling War and Redefining Global Defense
Ukraine, under pressure from its ongoing war with Russia, has developed a strong domestic drone industry. The government is now seeking to turn this...
From Silicon Valley Hustler to Pentagon Player: The Rise of a New Tech ‘Warlord’
Steven Simoni’s transformation from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to defense contractor reflects how the tech industry itself is being reshaped by war and geopolitics. Once...
Al-Qaeda’s Comeback in Afghanistan Isn’t Just Old News
It feels strange to even write this, but Al-Qaeda is back in Afghanistan. Not in whispers or shadows, but in a way that looks...
Why Has Africa Become the Epicentre of Terrorism and Why Should Southeast Asia Care?
The Sahel now accounts for more than half of terrorism-related deaths worldwide, making Africa the new epicenter of terrorism. For Southeast Asia, the warning...
Why Trump’s Bagram Rhetoric Matters Beyond Afghanistan?
US President Donald Trump’s recent statement to get control of Bagram Airbase has started a new debate among the global policy makers, and they...
Russia’s Grey Zone Strategy is Working and NATO Needs to Adapt
Amidst indecisiveness amongst Western countries to fully exert maximum pressure on Russia after months of failed negotiations, the Kremlin is stepping up hybrid warfare...
From Preventive Defense to Preemptive War: Israel and the Normalization of War in Global Politics
On June 13, 2025, massive explosions shook Iranian soil, blasts that not only crippled military and nuclear facilities but also rattled the very pillars...
The Prisoner’s Dilemma of AI Militarism
A grim irony has emerged: the very technology meant to reduce human error on the battlefield could make war more unpredictable and dangerous. Today’s...
Russia’s New START Post-2026 Approach: Tactical Pause or Strategic Constraint?
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a Security Council meeting on September 22, noted the importance of ensuring and strengthening Russia's position in Europe and...
The Cyber Cold War: How Nations Are Turning AI and Data into Weapons
We are living through the first stages of a new global rivalry, not simply over land or ideology, but over algorithms, sensors, and data....